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McGill gaining on Rawlins

Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2015

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For me, Walter Mosley has entered that rarefied air of priority. His books have become events not to be missed or ignored for any length of time. When one of his mysteries are published, it takes precedence over any other reading that is currently taking place. The title of this 5th Leonid McGill installment, comes from Leonid saying to his wife, Katrina,“ ‘Sometimes I think that everybody in the world is crazy,’ ” I said, quoting myself, “ ‘except for me and you— and sometimes I wonder about you.’ ”

Mosley always does a superb job of re-familiarizing the reader with the basic cast of characters and thus makes it easy for one to pick up any of the McGill mysteries without concern about order. This is an otherworldly talent, and he makes it look easy. So, the crew is all here as we gallop along trying to solve some mysteries. Yes, plural. He has a few storylines going on in this one. There is one that is highly unlikely, and is a minor distraction from what is otherwise a fine offering.

This is the typical Mosley fare, page turning action, witty dialogue, a host of characters, and the always prevalent questions of why and how. Another enjoyable mystery and McGill, dare I say is becoming as popular as Easy Rawlins.

Bob Pond

Maybe I'm too familiar with his work.

Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2015

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Maybe I am just too familiar with Walter Mosley's work. I've read all of the Leonid McGill stories and his Easy Rawlins books as well. I found this one had too many plot lines, too many characters most of them only crudely drawn so that the reader didn't find any one of them either overly menacing or attractive. I did read it all the way through. It was like spending time with an old friend who is in a rut. Always goes to the same theme park. Always takes a ton of candids. Always brings them home and invites you over to "relive" the fun he had taking them. Just gets a little stale sometimes, that's all I'm saying.

GrannyX7

I LOVE this series!!!

Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2017

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Mosley never disappoints. Few authors can hook you, pull you along, and very sweetly tie up all the loose ends like Walter Mosley! I think this may be my favorite of the Leonid McGill series so far. For those of you who don't like Easy Rawlings, I find this series quite different, almost another style. I would say give it a try.

Byron L. Lewis

Deserving of a film adaptation.

Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2016

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I may not be able to be totally objective because I have loved Mosley's work since mentioned by Bill Clinton in his first term. This character, the east coast settings, have had no ill effect on Mosley's pacing, story line or depth of characters. Each is multi dimensional and intriguing. A very enjoyable and timely themed story you'll enjoy to the last page turns.

janet hall herod

Another Great Leonid McGill Mystery

Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2019

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As always the vivid mind of Walter Mosley keeps you glued to the ever changing storyline. Walters vivid imagination transforms one to the reader to an active participant. His creativity regarding the choice of names for antagonist to protagonist guarantees that you will always be in the present tense regarding the storyline.
I have read most of his books and can guarantee you will not want to put this book down. He is a master at storytelling! I look forward to the next book.

You can call me Mike

Fast moving story with interesting characters.

Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2016

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Leonid McGill is like a successful Easy Rawlins. His detective agency makes money and the cops that know him aren't actively trying to lock him up. Women love him, he can take most anyone in a fight, and he gets the bad guys. It's a very entertaining read. Mosley's writing is superb. You're reading along and he'll throw in a gem of a simile or metaphor that brings a really sharp perspective on the situation. It's great!

Antwan Floyd Sr.

Walter Mosley does a wonderful job of painting the landscape of New York in ...

Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2017

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And Sometimes I wonder About You is a phenomenal read! Walter Mosley does a wonderful job of painting the landscape of New York in all its pallets and colors.Leonid McGill is a throwback to an era of when men were men and they lived and died by a certain code be it right or wrong. Mr. Mosley also crafts a superior supporting cast for Leonid McGill to play off of I am thoroughly impressed and look forward to reading book 6!

Antwan Floyd Sr. author of Cannibal in the City (Black Love Book 2)

Restaurant Rick

Mosley Is Better Than Ever

Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2016

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I had read a few of Walter Mosley's Easy Rawlin's series a few years ago and had enjoyed every one. Don't ask me why I didn't keep up with it. Lack of focus? ADD? Bone laziness?
My Kindle recommendations offered up Mosley's Leonid McGill series and I bit. Thank you Kindle, Amazon and Audible. Mosley is better than ever.
"And Sometimes I Wonder About You" employs several storylines. Each is blessed with grace and gifted prose. They tie into each other without ever being forced. The result is a work that holds your interest and has you wanting more, much more.
Walter, I'm sorry for being away so long. I'm back and I promise stay this time.

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Scarlet Noir

Immensely readable - as usual!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 8, 2017

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What makes Mosley so good? I've been giving this some thought, after enjoying, yet again, one of his eminently readable thrillers. True, the plotting is complex - but often a bit far-fetched. One of the strands in this book deals with a wholly unlikely criminal mastermind. Is it the way his characters overcome the bad guys? I suppose so - though Leonid McGill leans rather heavily on friends and employees to resolve issues which he can't handle in person.

No - I think the sheer pleasure of Moseley comes from the quality of writing, and from the fact that the main characters do 'come alive' in the reader's imagination - they are far more than plot ciphers, but are fully formed with their faults and idiosyncrasies. Some of the finely turned phrases, or genuinely funny jokes, are a reason in themselves for reading Mosley. And in passing - but by no means in a trivial way - he provides an insight into the casual racism encountered by many (all?) African-Americans. Those of us who sympathise can delight in the way Leonid outwits his tormentors.

DodgilyArtful

but this was the best of his that I'd read in a while and ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2018

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Mosley usually delivers, but this was the best of his that I'd read in a while and the best of the Leonid McGill stories. All the modern noir tropes are there - the hero who fights better than anyone else, the friend who is the most feared hitman on the planet, the friend who can hack anything anywhere and the friend in the police who can get him out of any jam. And yet, there is something more about these stories. They're a little sexier than the Easy Rawlins ones and McGill's problems seem more real and more heartbreaking. I still have a deep fondness for Easy, but this was just more fun than I've had with one of Mosley's books in a while.

Michael Brook

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 2, 2018

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great read

Kenroy Dobbs

Another Master Piece

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 10, 2015

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Mosley has lived up to his high expectation and hasn't disappointed, I can't wait for the next novel, hurry up.